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Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters - Audio CD - Various Artists

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Audio CD - 23 May, 1995
Windham Hill Records
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Number of Media: 1

CD Tracks:

    Panini Pua Kea - Cyril Pahinui
    Ku'u Kika Kahiko (My Old Guitar) - Ozzie Kotani
    Pohakuloa - Moses Kahumoku
    Ke'ala's Mele - Leonard Kwan
    Maui Medley - Barney Isaacs And George Kuo
    Moe 'Uhane' (Dream Slack Key) - Sonny Chillingworth
    Kalena Kai - Keola Beamer
    Whee Ha Swing - Ledward Kaapana
    E Ku'u Morning Dew - Keola Beamer
    Waikiki Hula Medley - George Kuo
    Punahele - Ray Kane


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Audio CD Description

Hawaiian slack-key guitar began evolving in the 1830s, when Spanish and Mexican cowboys brought guitars to the cattle ranches of the Big Island. It became a recognizable style around the turn of the century. The term refers to the practice of slacking some strings from standard tunings to create open tunings; the thumb provides the bass line while the other fingers play melody and improvise. It might thus remind some listeners of the fingerpicking of a country master like Doc Watson, but the style has a wind-blown, wide-open quality all its own. Traditionally an accompanying instrument in a group setting, slack key has recently moved out front, and this all-instrumentals CD shows why. From the light touch of Moses Kahumoku or Leonard Kwan to the bluesiness of George Keo or Ray Kane to the pop feel of Keola Beamer, it offers the best possible introduction to the music. --


Comments From Our Customers

Don't think twice, just buy this album

Hawaiian slack guitar is perfect for bringing down your blood pressure, concentrating on work or just for fun. This is the first review I have written and it's only because I feel this album brings me to a higher consciousness and I want to share the experience.


The Best Slack Key Collection?

It could be. I have a pretty extensive collection of slack key CDs, and this is my favorite. Without it, I may have never heard Ozzie Kotani or Moses Kahumoku. It's beautifully recorded, the liner notes are well written, plus they give all the tunings.


Repeated playings

I find myself picking this cd from the rack, and playing it again and again. I buy alot of cd's and usually move on to the next new ones after a few listenings, but this one keeps drawing me back, especially when I need a little TLC. I was not expecting this when I purchased it, and am surprised that I am so attracted to a type of music that I had not listened to very much in the past. Everyone may not find it as appealing as I have, but I can't see how they wouldn't appreciate the great guitar picking of these great masters!

 

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